La Puente's Social Enterprises support our programs and our community.

La Puente provides emergency shelter, food assistance, transitional housing, self-sufficiency services and job training for the homeless and other community members in crisis.

Our Mission

La Puente is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Colorado's San Luis Valley by providing food, shelter, and advocacy for the homeless and community members in crisis. La Puente endeavors to meet immediate needs and to empower people to live independently with dignity.

Serve With Us!

La Puente offers three main types of service opportunities. Please click on the type of service in which you are interested.

Your Gift Can Make a Difference!

Poverty & Rural Homelessness

We believe homelessness and hunger are symptoms of a much deeper issue: Poverty. In rural southern Colorado, these issues are a daily reality for more than 20% of our population. Through client interaction, advocacy, policy awareness, and the support of our community, La Puente believes we have the tools to fight poverty and the stigmas surrounding homelessness and hunger!